Oregon whitewater, Steamboat Creek Douglas county, Steamboat Falls to Canton Creek Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     6 miles   The wonderful Oregon scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Steamboat Creek make the trip here worthwhile. The put-in location is a short drive from Eugene-Springfield, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This stretch of Steamboat Creek is 6 miles long and has been rated as a class IV section by American Whitewater. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Some people     prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. The beauty of the Central Cascade Range is a great plus for this river. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The Steamboat   Falls to Canton Creek Campground section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. Briefly about the general area: Little Falls is a scenic site to visit while you're at Steamboat Creek. Going for a hike along the Panther Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this area. Near Steamboat Creek you locate pleasant locations like Black Gorge, and if the weather is tremendous, you can go for a hike along the Mott Trail. This is a really good river. Clyde Holliday State Park is both good and charming, and it's close to Steamboat Creek. All the water falling down from the sky makes Steamboat Creek a wet spot. Steamboat Creek, Steamboat Falls to Canton Creek Campground road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Steamboat Creek.   Whitewater Near Steamboat Creek: Steamboat Creek, Douglas County, 3 miles away       Class IV - 6 miles long (Steamboat Falls to Canton Creek Campground) Canyon Creek, Douglas County, 7 miles away       Class III-IV - 9 miles long (Confluence with Pass Creek to Steamboat Creek) Little River, Douglas County, 8 miles away       Class -blank- - 8 miles long (FS Road 165 to White Creek Campground) Steamboat Creek, Douglas County, 9 miles away       Class II+(IV) - 9.5 miles long (City Creek to Steamboat Falls) Copland Creek, Douglas County, 12 miles away       Class IV(V) - 5.7 miles long (Second Bridge to North Umpqua) Umpqua River - North, Douglas County, 13 miles away       Class III - 25.5 miles long (Soda Springs to Deadline Falls) Champion Creek, Lane County, 13 miles away       Class IV-V - 1.1 miles long (Gorge 1 mile above Brice Creek to Brice Creek) Sharps Creek, Lane County, 14 miles away       Class II-III - 7 miles long (7 mi above Layng Ck confluence) Brice Creek, Lane County, 14 miles away       Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Champion Creek to Cedar Creek Campground) Brice Creek, Lane County, 15 miles away       Class IV-V - 4.5 miles long (Parker Falls to Champion Creek)   Ski Areas Near Steamboat Creek: Willamette Pass, Oregon , 47 miles away, 1563 foot drop, 6 lifts, 29 runs Mt. Ashland, Oregon , 64 miles away, 1195 foot drop, 4 lifts, 23 runs Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 77 miles away, 3365 foot drop, 13 lifts, 71 runs Hoodoo, Oregon , 77 miles away, 1035 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs   Hotels Near Steamboat Creek: Best Western Oakridge Inn, Oakridge , 24 miles away Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove , 33 miles away Quality Inn Cottage Grove - Eugene South, Cottage Grove , 33 miles away Best Western Cottage Grove Inn, Cottage Grove , 33 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites Creswell, Creswell , 36 miles away   Campgrounds Near Steamboat Creek: Island - Steamboat, Culp Creek, 3 miles away Canton Creek, Culp Creek, 3 miles away Apple Creek, Culp Creek, 3 miles away   Trails Near Steamboat Creek: Panther Trail, Douglas , 4 miles away, 9.3 hiking miles, 3150 feet elevation difference Mott Trail, Douglas , 6 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 3396 feet elevation difference Williams Creek Trail, Douglas , 7 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 2407 feet elevation difference Francis Way, Lane , 8 miles away,  .6 hiking miles, 136 feet elevation difference Canton Creek Trail, Lane , 8 miles away,  7 hiking miles, 2981 feet elevation difference Deception Way, Douglas , 8 miles away,  6 hiking miles, 1482 feet elevation difference Bohemia Trail, Douglas , 8 miles away, 3.8 hiking miles, 1520 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near Steamboat Creek: Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake - OR , 45 miles away Clyde Holliday State Park, Oregon , 11 miles away Dexter State Park, Oregon , 29 miles away Lowell State Park, Oregon , 29 miles away   Lakes Near Steamboat Creek Gertrude Lake, Lane , 16 miles away